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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 2004
Page
1
Inside Business reports mixed data dragged stocks down on Thursday. Other items note a lesbian minister saying God called her and a court decision upholding the firing of Gorham's fire chief. Local features cover SIUC equestrian hosting, a former cop suing over termination, and Iraq war anniversary context. Weather: Partly cloudy with showers likely Saturday. highs in 60s to 70s and storms possible.
SIU’s season ends 25-5 as Alabama escapes 65-64 in NCAA first round. Darren Brooks nailed a 15-foot attempt at the buzzer but missed. Antoine Pettway hit a late high-arching jumper with five seconds left to seal the Tide win. Coach Matt Painter praised the hard-fought game.
A 15-year-old Du Quoin boy pleaded guilty Thursday to first degree murder and attempted residential burglary in the 2002 death of a cab driver. He faces prison until age 27 under the plea arrangement. A new social history will be prepared before sentencing set for 1 p.m. April 21.
Lt Gov Pat Quinn seeks a constitutional Taxpayer Action Amendment to raise income taxes for those earning over 250000 dollars. The plan would tax above threshold at six percent while the rest stays at three percent, aiming to fund education and cut property taxes. The measure appeared on primary ballots in 23 counties and 10 municipalities with mixed support and is sponsored by Sen Maggie Crotty.
At Southern Illinois University Carbondale students gathered in the Student Center to watch Salukis in the NCAA tournament while Iraq war coverage looms. Josh Stein, 19, says he supports U.S. action though many focus on classes and homework.
Pakistani forces believe they have surrounded and perhaps wounded Ayman al-Zawahri, Osama bin Laden's deputy, in a major battle near the Afghan border, according to three senior Pakistani officials. President Musharraf described the target as high value. SEE PAKISTAN / PAGE 6A.
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